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Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps lead after pairs short program at Finlandia Trophy
HELSINKI — Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps led after Friday’s pairs short program at the…
Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens
Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it…
Tom Forrestall, beloved Nova Scotia artist and Atlantic realism pioneer, dies at 88
HALIFAX — Tom Forrestall, a celebrated Nova Scotia artist remembered for pioneering the Atlantic realism…
Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier in the lead at Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix
HELSINKI — Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their figure skating beach…
Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill’s passion for politics started early
HALIFAX — Zach Churchill freely admits he’s a career politician. The leader of the Nova…
Canada’s Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps win pairs event at figure skating Grand Prix
HELSINKI — Canada’s Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps topped the podium in the pairs event…
QMJHL Roundup: Mathieu scores hat trick, Océanic defeat Tigres 5-2
RIMOUSKI, Que. — Jacob Mathieu scored three goals as the Rimouski Océanic defeated Victoriaville Tigres…
Legal group apologizes after disinviting ‘Peace by Chocolate’ owner over Gaza comment
FREDERICTON — A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing…
In the news today: Post strike and trade talks amid parliament stall
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Police say death of young woman found in Halifax Walmart walk-in oven not suspicious
HALIFAX — The death of a young Halifax woman whose body was found last month…
In the news today: StatCan to release October inflation figures today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Report finds 1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, calls for retention plan
OTTAWA — One in five immigrants who come to Canada ultimately leave the country within…
Montreal mayor supports Polytechnique survivors’ call for complete assault weapon ban
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is lending her support to a gun control advocacy…
After stints in U.S. and Iceland, Leah Pais stoked to be back home with AFC Toronto
TORONTO — After playing soccer at three U.S. colleges and professionally in Iceland, Leah Pais…
In the news today: NDP says Trudeau expected to announce GST break
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Next U.S. ambassador Hoekstra ‘easier to do business’ with: former envoy
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next…
Under-20 coach Cindy Tye named interim coach for upcoming Canada senior friendlies
Canadian under-20 coach Cindy Tye will serve as interim coach for Canada’s upcoming women’s friendlies…
Halifax security forum gathers as Trump’s support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question
HALIFAX — Uncertainty is a key theme this year at the annual, three-day gathering in…
‘Postal service is a lifeline’: Seniors feel isolated due to Canada Post strike
Envelopes full of handwritten letters and donations for various charities are piling up on Dianne…
In the news today: Halifax forum starts amid wars, uncertainty
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada’s military spending
HALIFAX — An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada’s military…
Hoops star Nurse joins Athletes Unlimited aiming to rebound from ‘rocky’ two years
TORONTO — Everything changed for Kia Nurse when she tore her anterior cruciate ligament in…